Apple Quietly Launches "Maps Surveyor" App to Improve Apple Maps
– Apple launched the Maps Surveyor app to collect real-world data. – The app helps Apple improve Apple Maps by capturing images of street signs and roadside details.
– The app is linked with Premise, a platform that rewards users for completing tasks. – Users mount their iPhones in landscape mode to capture images along assigned routes.
– Currently available only in the US. – Apple Maps users can also report issues directly within the app to contribute.